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Matcha Cupcakes with Green Tea Cream Cheese Frosting

Last Updated: June 17, 2019 / First Published: December 15, 2015 By Ilona 54 Comments This website is monetized with affiliate links. Read Privacy Policy.

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Matcha Cupcakes with delicious green tea cream cheese frosting are perfect for Christmas or any other occasion! “This post is on behalf of Enzo. All opinions are my own. I wasn’t compensated for review but I received a product for free.”

Delicious Matcha Cupcakes with Green Tea Cream Cheese Frosting by ilonaspassion.com @ilonaspassion

Christmas is approaching so quickly. It will be here next week. And recently, I was thinking to make matcha cupcakes that will look like little Christmas trees. I thought the little trees will be perfect for Holidays and you can decorate them however you want. But please don’t wait the whole year to make these cupcakes. They are also great for St.Patrick’s Day, Easter or any other time of the year.

To make my cupcakes green I used Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder. It was my first time trying Matcha Green Tea and honestly I didn’t know what to expect. How it will color my food or how it will taste. After opening the seal-able 4 oz. package I instantly smelled the green tea. It comes in a fine powder form. Also, it dissolves quickly. It can be used for smoothies, lattes as well as for baking.

Delicious Matcha Cupcakes with Green Tea Cream Cheese Frosting by ilonaspassion.com @ilonaspassion

Enzo Matcha Green Tea has many health benefits like boosting energy, improving focus and enhancing metabolism. It is high in fiber and it has more antioxidants than dark chocolate. High content of chlorophyll in organic matcha is great for skin.

The taste is twice stronger than regular green tea.

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The matcha cupcakes came out delicious. The creamy frosting was made with cream cheese, sugar and Enzo Matcha Green Tea. I loved the color of my cupcakes and the taste was incredible.

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*After reading all the comments as of today October 23, 2017 I made a new batch of these matcha cupcakes and I improved the texture. They are more softer and not so dense. However, I didn’t add any extra sugar. It will be still 1/2 cup cane sugar, but if you prefer your cupcakes sweeter use 3/4 cup cane sugar. Also, add a little more matcha if you like stronger matcha flavor. I prefer my 1 Tbsp. matcha flavor.

Matcha cupcakes with green tea cream cheese frosting recipe are perfect for Christmas or any party. Matcha cupcakes are fluffy, sweet and delicious! by ilonaspassion.com I @ilonaspassion
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Matcha Cupcakes with Green Tea Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time17 mins
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Ilona

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp. Enzo Matcha Green Tea
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup greek yogurt

Frosting

  • 1 brick of cream cheese softened
  • 2 - 3 Tbsp. Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tsp. Enzo Matcha Green Tea
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and prepare muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners
  • In a medium bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, Matcha Green Teaand pinch of salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer beat eggs with sugar for 3 minutes until creamy.
  • Add the butter, vanilla extract and mix for 3 minutes. Add greek yogurt and blend well.
  • In a low speed beat in the dry ingredients until just combined. Don't over-beat, otherwise cupcakes will be dry. You can also just use spatula instead of a mixer.
  • Fill each cupcake liner full with 3/4 batter. Bake for 15 - 17 minutes or until the toothpick inserted will come out clean.
  • Cool off completely before frosting.

Frosting

  • With electric mixer beat the cream cheese with greek yogurt, Matcha Green Tea and powdered sugar until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Pipe frosting onto cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Potassium: 0mg | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. anniesnomsblog

    December 15, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    These look great! Green is my favourite colour, so I definitely think they’re super pretty! I’ve never tried Matcha, but have heard so much about it, I really should give it a try!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 15, 2015 at 9:57 AM

      I hope you’ll like matcha:) Thanks Annie!

      Reply
  2. GiGi Eats Celebrities

    December 15, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Well that’s quite an easy way to get MATCHA in your diet! LOL!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 15, 2015 at 9:56 AM

      I agree:) Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Caitlin

    December 15, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Matcha cupcakes-genius! This might be the excuse I needed to splurge on it 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 15, 2015 at 9:56 AM

      Thanks Caitlin!

      Reply
  4. Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie

    December 15, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    What a great idea! I love matcha and I bet it is so delicious mixed with cream cheese! Will have to try this soon!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 15, 2015 at 12:24 PM

      Thank you Joscelyn for visiting my blog:)

      Reply
  5. Jennifer C.

    December 15, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Ooh, boy do I know two people who would ADORE these cupcakes! I don’t like green tea, but my sister and husband LOVE it! Thanks for sharing! I’ll show this to them!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 17, 2015 at 9:00 AM

      Thank you Jennifer!

      Reply
  6. Meghan | Fox and Briar

    December 15, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    These cupcakes are so fun and unique! I am so late to the matcha party, I really need to try it!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 17, 2015 at 8:58 AM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  7. Farrah

    December 15, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Ahhh! Those are so, so pretty! I love matcha, and it’s awesome that you made the frosting green tea-flavored as well! I wish I were this talented at cupcake-decorating! <3

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 17, 2015 at 8:57 AM

      I am still learning but thank you Farrah!

      Reply
  8. Vicky & Ruth- May I Have That Recipe

    December 16, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    I love how you added Matcha green tea to these cupcakes! So unique! They are also so pretty! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 17, 2015 at 8:56 AM

      Thank you Vicky!

      Reply
  9. amindfullmom

    December 17, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Christmas is the PERFECT time to experiment with matcha and green tea in baking–it makes everything look so festive.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 17, 2015 at 5:23 PM

      I agree! Thank you so much for your visit!

      Reply
  10. Jenn S.

    December 17, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Gorgeous! I’ve been meaning to try matcha and I just never get around to it! My New Year’s Resolution, I think! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 18, 2015 at 11:21 AM

      You’ll like it Jenn. Thank you for your visit!

      Reply
  11. jacquee | i sugar coat it!

    December 18, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    I live on Matcha – drink it everyday and I love baking with it! These cupcakes look delightful and very festive!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 18, 2015 at 12:09 PM

      Thanks Jacquee!

      Reply
  12. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

    December 19, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    I love matcha, and these cupcakes are super pretty! What a fun treat to serve near or for Christmas! Love it!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 20, 2015 at 3:27 PM

      Thanks Patricia!

      Reply
  13. cookingontheweekends

    December 20, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Perfectly Christmas-y and so pretty & delicious, I’m sure. Love!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 20, 2015 at 3:27 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Shawn

    December 20, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    I love matcha tea! It’s one of those special ingredients that can elevate most anything. These cupcakes are beautiful. I’ll have to try this for St. Patty’s day! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 21, 2015 at 2:56 PM

      Thank you Shawn!

      Reply
  15. Matthew From Nomageddon

    December 23, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Mmmm I love matcha!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 26, 2015 at 1:31 PM

      Thanks Matthew!

      Reply
  16. Dini @ The Flavor Bender

    December 24, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Such a great idea to use Matcha Powder to make the frosting green Ilona! They look amazing and DEFINITELY like christmas trees! I love Matcha anything – have to give that frosting a go!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 26, 2015 at 1:30 PM

      Thank you Dini!

      Reply
  17. Jillian @ Food, Folks and Fun

    March 11, 2016 at 3:46 AM

    These cupcakes look SO good!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 14, 2016 at 9:57 AM

      Thank you Jillian!

      Reply
  18. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs

    March 11, 2016 at 4:26 AM

    I love matcha but don’t seem to get round to drinking it all too often. I much prefer recipes like these! You’re right the cakes do look like little trees! I’m sure they could be adapted for easter too. Perhaps iced to look like a field of flowers? Great post!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 14, 2016 at 9:55 AM

      Yes, they are definitely perfect for Easter. Thanks Emma!

      Reply
  19. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    March 11, 2016 at 6:00 AM

    What beautiful looking cupcakes! I love how bright they are!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 14, 2016 at 9:55 AM

      Thank you Dannii!

      Reply
  20. Brian Jones

    March 11, 2016 at 6:37 AM

    I’ve never tried Matcha Tea, what does it taste like?

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 14, 2016 at 9:54 AM

      It tastes like green tea.

      Reply
  21. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon

    March 11, 2016 at 9:12 AM

    I love the decorating job you did on this! That is something I’m practicing but it doesn’t come to me. And the green color would make these the perfect spring cupcake I think. 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 14, 2016 at 9:54 AM

      Yes, they are perfect for Spring! Thank you Annemarie!

      Reply
  22. Ally

    March 13, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    Is the greek yogurt a substitute for something? Can I leave it out? Have not found a greek yogurt that I am fond of that’s why.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 14, 2016 at 9:41 AM

      I wouldn’t leave out greek yogurt but You can substitute for sour cream.

      Reply
  23. Ilene

    March 15, 2016 at 12:19 AM

    I just made these this evening following your direction. They are so very dense. Was there to be a liquid of some sort? They went into the cupcake liners like play dough

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 15, 2016 at 6:17 AM

      I added only greek yogurt. Yes the batter was dense, but the cupcakes taste good after baking.

      Reply
  24. TL

    July 4, 2016 at 8:57 PM

    Let me start by saying that both my husband and I like green tea….but, we did not care for the cupcakes they were far too heavy and dense, the matcha powder flavor did not come thru and the color of the cupcake was a very unattractive color. We also thought that for a cupcake they were not sweet enough, the whole thing seemed more like a muffin. I always follow the exact recipe the first time, I would like to make matcha cupcakes again but I will do a different recipe for the cupcake portion. On the bright side we thought the frosting was great and had the matcha flavor that I was expecting, although the color was weird again. I found the frosting had a good consistency for decorating.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      July 13, 2016 at 2:48 PM

      Thank you for taking the time to post a comment on my site. Yes, I agree these cupcakes are more on the dense side. But the frosting combines very well with them. Also, most of my desserts are made with less sugar. They are sweet but not to much sweet. This is the way I make all desserts. Sweet enough but not over sweeten. I will try to make a new version of moist matcha cupcakes with more green color. Thank you!

      Reply
  25. D

    October 22, 2017 at 1:14 PM

    I agree with the comments above. The dough was a bit heavy, making it feel like a muffin with frosting. I appreciate the fact that the recipe was very simple and easy to make, so maybe a good starting point to develop / adjust it. Do you think that using cupcake flour might make the cupcakes more fluffy and airy rather than feeling more like a matcha bread? I also like the fact that you keep the dessert semi-sweet unlike the usually over-sweetened American desserts. But, if sticking with this recipe, maybe a bit more sugar would help remind that it’s a cupcake since the consistency reminds one more of a bread. As for the frosting, it was delicious! I added twice the amount of matcha called for to enhance the fragrance and matcha flavor which turned out well for me. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 23, 2017 at 8:02 PM

      Thank you so much for your comment and trying out my recipe. I carefully followed your suggestions and I improved my recipe. I made some corrections into the the batter to make it more softer and not dense. The new cupcakes turned out soft.

      Reply
  26. amyliu8

    January 26, 2018 at 1:13 PM

    The frosting for this cupcake is super delicious. I made one batch following the instructions and I made one creaming the sugar and butter first, then adding eggs. The latter worked better. I’m just wondering, why do you cream sugar with eggs first?

    The sweetness of the cupcake is great with the frosting. I don’t like things too sweet.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 27, 2018 at 4:48 PM

      I am happy that you liked frosting. It is really good. It is good that you creamed butter and sugar, it is ok both ways. I do this too when I am making my baked goods.

      Reply
  27. Alyssa

    March 22, 2019 at 4:27 AM

    Ilona, this looks really good! I think I need to make these for myself and the kids. Love this idea!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 23, 2019 at 6:35 PM

      I hope you’ll love it Alyssa!

      Reply

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